Core Strategies Against Illaoi

Test of Spirit (E) Counterplay:

• Always position behind minions to avoid E
• Stay out of minion waves to prevent Q poke
• If hit by E and escaped, keep one Tentacle alive to prevent respawns
• Maintain wave control near your tower, as Illaoi is weak early

Teamfight Tactics:

• Disengage when Illaoi uses ultimate
• Avoid fighting in narrow spaces where tentacles are more effective
• Build Grievous Wounds items (Thornmail, Morellonomicon) to counter her healing
• Remember her E spirits count for Dark Harvest stacks

Key Power Spikes:

1. Early Game (≈11 minutes)
   • Black Cleaver completion enables one-shot caster minions
2. Mid Game (Level 9)
   • Maxed E significantly increases side lane pressure
3. Late Game (Level 13)
   • Maxed Q and E create peak dueling power

Strong Counters:

• Aurora
• Kayle
• Vayne
• Yorick
• Teemo

Moderate Counters:

• Warwick
• Gwen
• Garen
• Kennen
• Wukong

Weak Counters:

• Trundle
• Urgot
• Singed
• Tryndamere
• Jayce

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